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PRODUCTION TEAM EDITOR Kay Wells / Richard WardPRODUCTION & DESIGN Damien ZoomersNEWSLETTER EMAIL [email protected] ONLINE www.marash.qld.edu.au/newsletter

Marist College AshgroveVolume 48 Issue No. 09 June 2012

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Dates to RememberThursday, 7 June • Year 12 QCST Trial - Champagnat Centre• Parent Info Evening - Draney Theatre

Friday, 8 June • Junior School Assembly 1.45pm• AIC Chess v Padua• Year 11 Dinner• AIC Cross Country Meet - Villanova

Saturday, 9 June • AIC Rugby/Football v Padua (H)• CIC Rugby/Football v BGS (H)

Monday, 11 June • Queen’s Birthday Holiday

Tuesday, 12 June • AIC Rep Selection Night• Year 11/12 Exams Commence

Wednesday, 13 June • King of Mountain Race 3• Junior School Drama Concert 4.15pm• Junior School Photo Day

Thursday, 14 June • Year 11/12 Work Experience• Year 5 Concert - Draney Theatre• Year 8 and Senior A Debating

Friday, 15 June • Junior School Chess concludes• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Monday, 11 June• Queen’s Birthday Holiday

Tuesday, 12 June• AIC Representative Selection Night• Year 11/12 Exams Commence

Wednesday, 13 June• King of Mountain Race 3• Junior School Drama Concert - 4.15pm• Junior School Photo Day• Year 9 History Exam

JUNIOR SCHOOL Junior School - 3858 4551Junior School Fax - 3858 4557Junior Sportsline - 3858 4688Student Absences - 3858 4697SECONDARY SCHOOL Secondary Office - 3858 4555Secondary Fax - 3858 4502Secondary Sportsline - 3858 4698Student Absences - 3858 4697

Marist Province Website www.maristoz.edu.au Marist Brothers International Website www.champagnat.org Association of Marist Schools Australia www.amsaust.asn.au Federation of P&F Assoc of Catholic Schools Q www.pandf.org.au

Thursday, 14 June• Year 11/12 Work Experience• Year 5 Concert - Draney Theatre• Year 8 and Senior A Debating

Friday, 15 June• Junior School Chess concludes• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Monday, 18 June• College Foundation Meeting• Junior School Athletics Carnival• Year 11/12 Work Experience

Tuesday, 19 June• Year 11/12 Exams Conclude• Year 11/12 Work Experience• Newsletter Online• Junior School Assembly - 1.45pm• Term 2 concludes - 3.10pm

Wednesday, 20 June• Cross Country Holiday Training Squad

Friday, 22 June• Cross Country Holiday Training Squad• Cross Country Tour Departs

Monday, 25 June• Cross Country Holiday Training Squad

Wednesday, 27 June• Cross Country Holiday Training Squad

Friday, 29 June• Cross Country Holiday Training Squad

Sunday, 1 July• Cross Country Tour Returns

College Website: www.marash.qld.edu.auAIC Weekly Sport: www.marash.qld.edu.au/links/sportParenting Ideas: www.parentingideas.com.au (password=kidscount)

Mass:Wednesday & Friday - 8:10am

Reconciliation:Tuesday - 8:10 - 8:40am

Mass & Reconciliation

Marist College Ashgrove | College Newsletter 2012

From the HeadmasterDear members of the Marist College Ashgrove family,

Yesterday was the feast of St Marcellin Champagnat. Here at the College we celebrated Mass, had lunch together and participated in activities together. The aim of our celebrations was twofold:

• To give thanks for the life of St Marcellin who gave his life for the good of others.

• To affirm our role as Marists of the twenty-first century. Carriers of the flame that burned so brightly for Champagnat.

Many are drawn to the Marist Way because of the simplistic approach. “To make Jesus known and loved …. with Mary as our guide and mother”.

Brother Bernard Baudin wrote:

Champagnat wanted the spirituality of his Brothers to be focussed on three essential themes:

1. The presence of God in every action of their daily lives.2. Confidence in Mary as their “ordinary resource” for help in their endeavours.3. The dedication of all their works to Jesus through Mary.

It is a simple, active faith.A great feature of Marcellin’s spirituality was his undying faith in Mary. It was strong and resilient.

In February 1823 Fr. Marcellin Champagnat heard of the illness of a Brother. He decided to make the fourteen kilometre journey, accompanied by Br. Stanislaus, to visit the sick man.

Both men, well into their return walk, encountered a furious snowstorm. Hours of walking, the obliteration of the path and approaching nightfall had brought them to the point of collapse. Prayer became their sole recourse and so they recited the “Memorare”.

Shortly after they completed the prayer they noticed a swaying light. It was the lantern of Farmer Donnet who had left his house to look after the cattle in an adjoining barn. The lost ones were welcomed, warmed and nourished by the Donnet family.

Remember, O loving Virgin Mary that I am in great needI ask for your helpI stand before you sinful and sorrowfulHear my prayer

Marcellin’s life is a great inspiration to many Marists. He had a strong faith, as Emmanuel Teney wrote, “As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that things will flow as they will, and that you will flow with them, to your great delight and benefit.”

May we all be continually inspired by the life and example of this Great Man of God.

Yours in Jesus, Mary and St MarcellinPeter McLoughlin


Headmaster’s Notes

PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

2013 LAPTOP PROGRAMFOR MARIST COLLEGE

DRANEY THEATRE7-8pm

Thursday 7th JUNE

The College is planning to roll-out a student laptop program over the next few years. In 2013 all students in Years 8, 9 and 10 will be expected to have a laptop at school every day. Other Year levels will follow in 2014.

If this will affect you and your son, you would be most welcome to come along to this meeting where we will outline how this plan is to be managed.

There will be ample opportunity for parents to discuss the proposal and ask questions of members of our Leadership Team and IT personnel.

Peter McLoughlinHEADMASTER

CONGRATuLATIONSCongratulations to Alice and Shaun Wiggins on the birth of Grace on 29 May.

Jonathan Kent who was sportsman of the year at Marist College last year and has been named in the Queensland Under 18 team to play New South Wales in the curtain-raiser to State of Origin Two in Sydney.

BLuE AND GOLD CONCERTCongratulations to Mr Butt, The Music Faculty, Old Boys, parents and the Tech Crew who staged the Blue and Gold Concert on June 4th. It was brilliant! Special congratulations to Michael Wing (12A) and Sacha Gibbs-McPhee (12D) who performed outstanding solos.

CHAMPAGNAT DAYThanks and congratulations to the Mission Team, the Tech Crew, the Music Faculty and all involved in the outstanding Mass to celebrate Champagnat Day yesterday.

Special congratulations also to our Champagnat Day Award Winners:

Parents: Alan & Adele HamiltonStudent: Tom Copley 12DStaff: Peter Lehman

PRAYERS PLEASEPlease pray for the repose of the soul of:

• Dean Baker’s (9E) great-grandfather, Victor Francis Hughes, who passed away recently • Luke Edmondstone’s uncle, Bernard Adolphe, passed away last Saturday after an extended illness• Joe (9R) and Alex Bertossi’s (8R) grandfather Graham Maxwell, who passed away recently. • Mark Patrick O’Dea, Uncle of Luc Bruna Year 6, who was an Old Boy of Marist College and boarded at

Marist from 1985 to 1988. Mark passed away suddenly on Sunday June 3, aged 41 years.

Eternal rest grant to them and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.


Mission and Ministry NewsPRAYERGod our Father, we your Marist Champagnat Family thank you for the many blessing and gifts you have given to each of us. We thank you especially for the gifts and generosity of our Marist Founder, Saint Marcellin Champagnat, who frequently reminded his followers that "If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do the builders labour.” We thank you for letting your Mother Mary be our Mother, to be our ORDINARY RESOURCE. We ask you, Father, through Mary and Saint Marcellin to continue to bless our Marist Champagnat Family, especially those members who, at this time, are being challenged by ill health or hardship. And may those you have already called to yourself be now enjoying the reward for which they lived. Amen.

St Marcellin Champagnat; pray for usSt Mary of the Cross; pray for usMary our Good mother; pray for usAnd we remember always; to pray for each other.

ANNIVERSARIES & uPCOMING EVENTS26 May St Phillip Neri27 May Pentecost Sunday31 May Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary1 June St Justin3 June Holy Trinity5 June St Boniface6 June St Marcellin Champagnat

STuDENT PROFILEName: Tom Butler – Boarder from Blackall

House: Ephrem – Year 11

Favourite School Subject: Recreational Studies

Most Enjoyable Recreational Activity: Playing Rugby for Marist College

Biggest Influences: My Dad & Mum, my rugby coach Dave Cameron Year 8 boys on camp

Role Model: My Dad. I want to be as successful as he is

Goal for 2012: To give more to people e.g. MATES

Ambition: My ambition is to work in the agricultural area

Favourite ‘Marist’ Moment: Scoring my first try in rugby

Achievements: MATES Awards

Favourite Quote: “Don’t cry because it’s over: smile because it’s happened”


Mission and Ministry News Continued...

Josh Curtis 9 A03 G Tom Butler 11 505 E Hugh Brosnan 9 403 DHenry Drake 9 501 E Tyson Cooper 8 502 E Daniel Craig 9 302 HRiley Fegan 9 303 H Aaron Coulson 8 205 I Jack Cronin 10 505 EGavin Gosain 9 312 S Morgan Hall‐Thompson 11 206 I Elliot Fossey 10 102 RPatrick Mohun 9 401 D Jordan Holmes 12 501 E Kyle Jones 10 A02 GJosh Neill 9 A03 G Jack Moody 8 310 S James Lancashire 10 405 DAmbrose Power 9 102 R George Paterson 12 301 H Lachie Palm 10 301 H

Matt Proellocks 12 304 HTim Schurmann 8 305 H

Sam Donaldson 11 505 E Michael Wotherspoon 11 A03 GJames Eden 11 506 E StaffJames Mackie 11 311 S Br Mark Fordyce James Dickens 10 401 DThomas McLean 10 205 I Baking Jacob Dukic 10 206 ISam Mead 11 106 R Joe Hennessy 11 405 D Harry McGovern 10 401 DJames Nash 11 110 G James Nash 11 110 G Ryan O'Toole 10 310 SPaddy Podbury 10 309 S Thomas Smith 10 204 HPatrick Power 11 101 IPatrick Smith 10 203 I Fraser Brydon 9 310 S Josh Collins 10 404 DDom Smith 11 201 I Seamus Coulson 10 207 F Declan Kinninmont 10 311 SZachary Stanton 11 212 F James Ellings 9 103 R Alex Smith 10 406 DReilly Warmington 11 210 F Izaac Ellings 9 105 R James Stephens 10 210 FStaff Rory McHugh 9 109 G Jake White 10 402 DBr Mark Fordyce Jack Ransley 7 Green

ACU Social Justice Youth ForumACU Banyo Campus Friday 25 May

SVDP

MATES Ministry Register Week 6, Term 2 2012 (20/05/2012 ‐ 26/05/2012)

Little Kings Movement BBQ for Homeless

LAMP

Wed 23 May (Periods 2 & 3) Wednesday 23 May (After School)

Thursday 24 May (Periods 2 &3)

Name Year Tutor Group

Name YearTutor Group

Morning BBQ Thursday 24 May

Mater Dei School

St Peter Chanel

Holy RosaryWed 23 May (Periods 5 & 6)


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MATES PROGRAMOpportunities exist in a range of areas for students, staff and families to take part. Students are welcome to drop into the Campus Ministry Office before or after school, at morning tea or lunch time any day to find out what is available to them and to put their name on a roster. In the Senior School Campus Ministry Office, parents can contact Br Mark Fordyce on 3858 4589, or email [email protected] Mrs. Mena McLean works from the Junior School and can be contacted on 3858 4551 or [email protected]

MATES BBQ with the Homeless PeopleOur thanks to the staff, students and families who have generously offered their time to participate in the MATES BBQ. When attending the BBQ please meet in the Brothers/Services car park at 4.45pm. If you cannot attend the BBQ could you please email the team leader or Staff driver rostered on for that evening. Thank you

The following tables shows students, staff & families who were rostered on over the last two weeks in the various MATES Ministries and we would like to thank them for their generosity and commitment to reaching out to others in our community.


Jayden Arndell 8 104 R Mitchell Burgin 12 202 I Brock Alston 9 102 REli Cole 8 212 F Patrick Cenita 12 202 I Conor Balaam 9 402 DOscar de Waal 8 106 R Leon Cox 12 207 F Alex Bilton 9 212 FJohn Dunne 8 212 F Louis Crawford 12 211 F Luke Casey 9 604 EAlex Readman 8 201 I Tom Fairweather 12 110 G Harry Collier 9 206 IHarrison Whyte 8 105 R Sebastian Kirkpatrick 12 106 R Liam Coulson 9 208 FStaff Jonathon Notting 12 308 S Alex Darwin 9 303 HMargo Rasmussen Vincent Reggi 12 202 I Reece Day 9 308 SJorge Ruiz Michael Tofful 12 106 D Jack Dobson 9 309 S

Ashley Vienna 12 313 S Henry Drake 9 501 EStaff Dominic Girjes 9 107 RRichard Ward Alex Grebenshikoff 9 203 I

Matthew Barbaro 10 303 H Baking Jackson Mair 9 A03 GMiles Capel 10 105 R Tristan Donaldson 10 212 F Ben Malt 9 304 HCharlie Evert 10 110 G Alexander Duff 10 108 G Joseph Merimba 9 309 SXavier Horgan 10 106 R Jake Hatton 10 402 D Patrick Mohun 9 401 DThomas Roche 10 210 F Jack Neumann 10 501 E Isaac Neisler 9 109 GMax Stubbings 10 101 I Wesley Pearson 11 109 G Abraham Sammut 9 205 IMax Swepson 10 208 F Jacob Stevens 10 101 I Sam Speakman 9 108 G

Sebastian Tan 9 310 SLliam Wilder 9 604 ELuke Ziebarth 9 403 D

Koopyr Bailey 8 209 F Thomas Creevey 10 202 I StaffLachie Campbell 8 608 E Tristan Gibson 10 312 S Mena McLeanPatrick Lawson 8 402 D Tim Humphries 10 107 R Br Mark FordyceEllis Mahoney 8 505 E Morgan Laffer 10 207 FHunter Marsh 8 306 F Matthew Russell 10 210 FMonty Ryan 8 404 DDonal Whyte 8 108 G Ryan Hartley 10 301 H

Marcus Porter 10 210 FWill Ramsey 10 109 GJulian Tenison‐Woods 10 608 EJoseph Wiley 10 209 F

St Peter Chanel

Little Kings Movement

LAMPThursday 31 May (Periods 2 &3)

yLead Altitude Day

MATES Ministry Register Week 7, Term 2 2012 (27/05/2012 ‐ 2/06/2012)

Year Tutor Group



Convention Centre Tues 29 MayTues 29 May (Periods 2 & 3) Wednesday 30 May (After School)

Wed 30 May (Periods 5 & 6)

Name

Paddington Day Respite Centre BBQ for Homeless

Holy Rosary

Wed 30 May (Periods 2 & 3)

Mater Dei School

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MINISTRY IN ACTION - AuSTRALIAN CATHOLIC uNIVERSITY SOCIAL JuSTICE FORuM




YLEAD CONFERENCE BRISBANE CONVENTION CENTRE – YEAR 9

I attended with 21 other Year 9 boys mixed between day students and boarders to the Ylead Altitude also accompanied by Br. Mark and Mrs Mclean the event was held at the Brisbane Convention Centre in Southbank the main points that the Ylead team discussed with us was What is Leadership?, What is Potential?, How to achieve your full potential and steps on how to be a better leader. However the Ylead team weren’t the only people that talked to us we had 2 other Guest Speakers Daniel Flynn and Rowina “Rowie” McEvoy. The First Guest speaker that spoke to us was Daniel Flynn and he spoke about how he and his colleagues came up with the idea for ‘Thankyou Water’ and how they’re helping the countries in need of Fresh water such as Cambodia, Kenya etc. The next guest speaker we had talk to us was Rowina “Rowie” McEvoy she talked about her life and all of the people that brought her down throughout her life she still had a positive attitude. It was a great opportunity to see so many other school students our own age and a chance to introduce ourselves at different times throughout the day. Hopefully for our year 9 group it has given us more confidence to really believe that we all have something special to offer at Marist in the years ahead.Liam Wilder

CSYMA – CANBERRA CONFERENCE

MATES Award (May 2012)IGNATIUS HOUSE Year Level of

ServiceKevin Birney 12 SilverJordan Bulner 12 BronzeAndrew Carmody 9 BronzePatrick Cenita 12 SilverJoseph Coughlan 12 GoldLincoln Farmer 12 GoldMorgan Hall‐Thompson 11 Silver

Charles Harris 11 SilverSamuel Kiernan 11 Gold PlusJoe Kneipp 12 Gold PlusJoshua Lewis 11 BronzePadraig Maher 12 GoldThomas McLean 10 GoldJordan Nelson 12 Gold MaristBenjamin Perkins 11 GoldJoseph Sammut 11 BronzeDom Smith 11 BronzeMichael Teece 12 BronzeRiley Wilkes 12 Gold Marist

RUSH HOUSE Year Level of Service

Tom Andreas 8 BronzeCraig Barry 12 SilverJoseph Byrne 12 Gold MaristDavid Chapman 12 PlatinumAndrew Girjes 11 BronzeBeau Harvey 10 BronzeTim Humphries 10 BronzeJacob Manning 11 BronzeJames Oliver 12 Gold MaristDylan Sattolo 11 GoldAlec Whyte 11 Bronze

SLATTERY HOUSE Year Level of Service

Jacob Anderson 8 BronzeMartin Boga 11 SilverFraser Brydon 9 BronzeSam Clarke 11 SilverDavid Hedger 12 Gold PlusRyan Humphries 12 GoldNicholas Laracy 12 Gold MaristJames Mackie 11 GoldTim McPhee 11 SilverCampbell Mohr 9 BronzeDaniel Setter 11 BronzeJonathan Spain 11 Bronze

MATES AWARDS (MAY 2012) OMITTED LAST EDITION



GYM DANCE

HOLY ROSARY

MOTHER SON MASS


Assistant Head (Mission)SEASON OF PENTECOSTAs the Australian Church begins the Year of Grace with the coming of Pentecost, it is well to be reminded of what the Spirit of Pentecost imbues us with, in the words of Oscar Romero in his 1975 Pastoral Letter, “The Holy Spirit in the Church”.

Holiness is what is characteristic of the Spirit, who is holy par excellence. In regard to the Church, the Vatican Council II stresses this sanctifying activity through rich images taken from the Gospel, images such as the fountain of water flowing towards eternal life, the resurrection of those who were dead in their sins, the Spirit’s dwelling in the hearts of the faithful as in a temple to pray for them and bear witness that they are children of God, the unceasing rejuvenation or renewal of the Church by virtue of the Gospel....... These are all images which evoke the noblest task of a Church impelled by the Spirit of Pentecost: communicating grace. This is the true goal of Christian liberation and the true competency of the Church’s labours: dignifying human beings to the point of making them, through conversion of heart and acceptance of grace, true children of God. Every other form of liberation, whether social, political or economic, which fails to reach the depths of this liberation from sin or scale the heights of the grace of divine adoption, is not genuine Christian redemption.

LENTEN COLLECTION 2012At assembly last week Mr Christian Nobleza from Marist Youth Ministry spoke to the secondary staff and students about where the Lenten funds which the College had collected for Marist Asia Pacific Solidarity (MAPS) were to be used. Mr Nobleza emphasised that what is to most of us, not a particularly demanding outlay in monetary terms, from the point of view of individual contributions, does in fact make a considerable difference to the lives and future of young people in Marist communities in and around the Pacific region.

We were very pleased to be able to donate to MAPS a total of $15,746.00 from this year’s Lenten collection. A further $1000.00 was sent to CARITAS Australia and another $1000.00 was donated to Catholic Mission. So, nearly $18,000.00 raised by College staff, students and families for Lent 2012. Sincere thanks to all those who supported our collection this year.

WALK FOR INNOCENTS 2012Hundreds of students from Years 5-12 took the time on Friday afternoon last week to take the walk around the Flats in support of Innocents Relief, a Brisbane-based charity that focuses its efforts on improving the lives and education of children in deprived circumstances around the world. Each person who made the walk donated $15.00 to Innocents Relief. We are expecting the walk will raise some thousands of dollars. At a recent assembly it was reported that some of our funds have been sent to the Marist community in Palin in Cambodia, one of our immersion communities. Some of last year’s funds were also spent on the refurbishment of a kitchen in a school for underprivileged children in India.Thanks to Mr Monsour and the students of Ignatius House who are great supporters of Innocents Relief and who were responsible for running the event. Thanks too to Fr Pius and his helpers for organising a sausage sizzle for each walker at the end of the event – much appreciated. We were well looked after, with the rains arriving as the walk was ending. Total funds raised was over $4600 - a great figure and we are thrilled by the boys’ and families’ commitment to it. (Note to parents that donations to Innocents Relief are tax deductible)

The celebration of the Liturgy of Pentecost last Sunday was the conclusion to our Easter celebrations. The Paschal Candle was extinguished and will now be used for baptisms throughout the year until the new candle is lit at the Eater Vigil next year.

Pentecost begins, in Australia, the Year of Grace. The Australian bishops, after much reflection, decided that this liturgical year, from Pentecost Sunday 2012 to Pentecost Sunday 2013 would be a timely opportunity for the Australian Catholic Church to pray for a new spring, a freshness, and a deeper appreciation that all that God gives us is indeed grace – that is, pure gift, the pure gift of God himself.

With the many pastoral letters that were read throughout Australia a prayer was included. It is a prayer we are all encouraged to read, and perhaps reflect on:

A holy time, given by God,To start afresh from Christ,Contemplating his face,And listening to his word,That he may heal our wounds,Overcome our divisions And make us rich in hope,So that we may show forth his faceAnd speak his workTo the world in new ways. Amen.

‘As we move towards the Feast of Saint Marcellin, I wish you a very happy feast day.With every blessing and best wish.Father Pius Jones SM, College Chaplain

News from the College Chaplain


A Conference For G&T Students – Presented by Ms Julie ArlissAn article written by the esteemed Lucian Berkovich-Robles.

On the 11th of May I was invited to a conference hosted by Julie Arliss. Of course there were numerous other participants who joined me in this conference, which I found quite liberating. The first topic of discussion was about our concept of time. It postulated one theory which states that time is unfolding and that the future does not exist and the past no longer exists, thus opening up numerous possibilities for the future. The other theory stated that the past present and future all exist at once, thus taking away from the free will but replacing it with the possibility of time travel. This is I found quite riveting. We then moved on to the discussion of whether or not snails have consciousness, ranging from neuron count, to a French man with virtually no brain who can still manage to function as a normal human, to talk of Persistent Vegetative State, even to talk of Zombies.

We then had a short break and then came back to talk about the Philosophy of human relationships, taking examples from the 1960s, to Twilight to today’s “hook-up” culture, as well as talking about what is truly good. The day ended with a very amusing photo shoot-type thing, evidence of which I’m sure they will include in this article. All in all, a splendorous day for which I give great recommendations - I urge any student to jump at the chance to attend one of these conferences. This is Lucian Berkovich-Robles signing off.

Assistant Head (Admin) - Mr Michael KurylewskiPARENT LOuNGEFrom the start of Term 3 the Daily Notices can be accessed by parents via Parent Lounge and students via Student Café. www.marash.qld.edu.au > MyMarash > Parent Lounge > Today’s Bulletins > [more]


ABSENCES AND/OR EARLY DEPARTuRES

For your son’s safety and your own peace of mind, please notify the College of Absences and/or Early Departures:

• Email Student Administration offices: [email protected]

• Ring the College Absentee Line: 07 3858 4697

Please note! Students arriving late or leaving early MuST sign in or sign out at Student Administration offices (Gail Rogers: Years 5 – 7 and Kim Horwood: Years 8 – 12) BEFORE going to their scheduled classroom or appointment.

DINNER/DANCE FuNDRAISER FOR JOSH AND RICHIE

Josh McKinnon, a 2009 Marist Ashgrove Old Boy, a GPS Rugby Player since 1998 and Richie McKinnon, a GPS Rugby Player since 1995 and Golden Galloper since 2003, have been selected to represent Australia at the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships which are being held from 6th -12th August, 2012 in Ottawa, Canada. The ITF World Championships involve 70 countries and over 1500 competitors. Josh and Richie have been members of the International Taekwon-Do Federation since 2004 and are 2nd Degree black belt. Over the duration of participating in this sport, Josh has competed not only at local, state and national level, but has also represented Australia. Josh competed in the ITF World Championships in Korea 2010 where he claimed two medals. Josh won a bronze medal in sparring and a gold medal in team power-breaking. Josh’s success in Korea has given him the drive and motivation to increase his training in the hopes of winning Gold for Australia this year in Canada. Hopefully his persistence and dedication to his training will see him realise his dream. Since 2005, Josh has remained undefeated in sparring and hopes to continue the trend in Canada. Josh is the current world champion in his division and is keen to represent his country and defend his title. Richie is the current Australian champion in his division and is also very keen to represent his country. This is also the first father and son team to represent Australia at this event. We will be holding a dinner/dance fundraiser as per below:

Date: 23rd June, 2012Venue:Marist College Ashgrove, Cyprian Pavilion, Frasers Road, AshgroveCost: $65 per person incl dinner & welcome drink - cash bar available on the nightTime: 7-11.30pmDress: Smart Casual

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Josie McKinnon on [email protected] or mobile 0408743871

Worldwide Marriage Encounter: A weekend away for married couples in peaceful, picturesque surroundings – away from the distractions of everyday living. Take time out of your busy schedule, to invest in your most precious asset... your Marriage! This is a unique opportunity to recharge your relationship batteries, refocus on each other and fall in love all over again!

Weekend date: 10th – 12th August, 2012 Venue: Santa Teresa, Ormiston QLD

For bookings/details contact: Terry and Rhonda Boyle tel. 07 3352 3328 or [email protected] Information website: www.wwme.org.au


Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning)YEAR 12 INFORMATIONThe next few months are full of important events for Year 12 students. This week I spoke to them about preparing for QTAC applications. Entry into Queensland University courses and many TAFE courses occurs through QTAC applications which will close at the end of September. Although this seems quite some time away, it is important that students who are still uncertain about what they want to do, start to research their options. The QTAC website is an important place to start. It includes information such as the length of the course, approximate cost of the course per year and past OP cut-offs all in a format like the example below. Other research options include the College Careers Office, University Open Days and University/TAFE websites.

QTAC Course search example - Brisbane university - Bachelor of Innovation

It is important that your sons make the most of their applications. They have the opportunity to include six preferences. Generally this includes two options which are on their ‘wish list’, two which match their last OP prediction and two which will provide entry if things don’t quite go to plan. Further information about both OP and rank calculation, QTAC and various other topics will be disseminated at the second and final Year 12 information night which will be held on 24 July.

ExAMSAll senior exams must take place on the day they are scheduled in the exam timetable. Boys who are absent on the scheduled day must provide a medical certificate and fill in the Special Consideration form found on the student intranet. They will then be allocated to sit their exam at the first opportunity on their return to the College.

YEAR 11 INFORMATIONBy now most Year 11 students will have settled into the subjects they selected at the end of last year and will be experiencing success. The work they are completing is generally formative and provides the content and skills required to complete the subject successfully in Year 12. Students who are not experiencing success may wish to reconsider one of their choices at the end of this term. If that is the case they will need to put careful thought into whether improved study habits may mean they could continue the subject or if that course of action is out of the question, whether they would be able to put in the extra work necessary to catch up on the work already covered in a new subject. All students are strongly encouraged to keep subject changes to a minimum but if it is necessary, changing now rather than at the end of the year is recommended. Subject change forms can be located on the student intranet site and can be lodged in the last two weeks of term. Students are reminded that subject changes are not always possible due to timetable constraints and current class sizes.

ALL YEAR LEVELS - SPECIAL PROVISIONStudents with a diagnosed intellectual, emotional or physical impairment or difficulty may qualify for a change of conditions for assessment. Recent documentation from a medical professional or similar, should to be lodged at the Studies Office or forwarded through your son’s Head of House, to qualify for special provisions. Students who wish to qualify for Special provision for the Queensland Core Skills test in 2013 or beyond are required to have documentation dated no earlier than January of the year before.

VOLuNTEERS REQuIRED FOR QCS SuPERVISIONIf you are a parent of a student in Years 5 to 11 and interested in volunteering your time to help with supervision at this year’s Queensland Core Skills Test, please email Brooke Zande at [email protected] or phone 3858 4522. Lunch will be provided.

Date: Tuesday, 4 September and Wednesday, 5 September 2012Venue: Champagnat CentreSession times: 8:30am–11:30am and 12:15pm–3:00pm (half day or full day sessions available)


Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning) Continued...

ARE YOu STRuGGLING WITH ORGANISATION?Boys are reminded to access STUDENT ASSESSMENT CALENDAR to find upcoming Assignment and Exam dates. These should then be mapped in their Student Diary Term Plans (p.40 - 43) and/or Wall Planner. STUDENT ASSESSMENT CALENDAR is on STUDENT PAGE on the Marist Portal under Student Information. Term Planning Sessions are available with Mrs Byrne in LEC every Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am, FIRST FOUR WEEKS OF EACH TERM. Just turn up.



QuT CREATIVE INDuSTRIES SPECIAL ENTRY REQuIREMENTSQUT’s Creative Industries Faculty has announced the closing dates for additional entry requirements and are also introducing a new Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) degree.

Additional entry closing datesA number of QUT’s creative courses require students to complete additional entry requirements such as demonstrating their abilities through portfolios, auditions, written responses and/or interviews. Students must apply to both QTAC and QUT for these courses. The closing dates are:

Friday 14 September 2012• Dance and Dance Performance• Music• Sound Design• Visual Arts and Business/Visual Arts

Friday 12 October 2012• Acting• Fashion and Business/Fashion• Technical Production

For more information phone 07 3138 8114, email at [email protected] or check online at http://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/undergraduate-applications/additional-entry-requirements

MARIST COLLEGE ASHGROVE FATHER/SON CAMPIn August 2012 the College will be running a Father and Son Camp (or other significant male role models) on the Noosa North Shore (www.noosanorthshoreretreat.com.au) for boys from Years 5 to 12. The camp begins on Exhibition Wednesday and returns on the Friday. It will be a great opportunity for fathers and sons to spend some time together participating in some vigorous activities, fishing or enjoying the outdoors.

Date: Wednesday 15th August (Exhibition Holiday) – Friday 17th August

Venue: Noosa North Shore

Cost: $230 per person includes

• 2 nights accommodation • All meals including morning and afternoon teas• All activities

Numbers will be limited to 50 places and will be given on a first come basis. For more information or to make a booking please call Jorge Ruiz at the College on 3858 4609 or email [email protected]

The full exhibitor listing, seminar details and further details on the event, please obtain a copy of The Saturday Courier-Mail CareerOne Lift Out on 14 July, 2012.



FOOD STALLS – A JOINT VENTuRE OF BuSINESS AND HOSPITALITY STuDENTSOn Tuesday May 15, Ms Armitage and Ms Clark’s Year 12 Certificate II in Business students as well as Mr Keown’s Year 12 Hospitality students worked together to sell Savoury Potatoes, Nachos and Banana Splits at lunch. The business was a great success and raised $200 in profits.

The Business students were responsible for the marketing of the business and liaising with the Hospitality students about the quantities and types of food required. The Hospitality students worked on the preparation and pricing of the food, completing a trial run by selling the food to teachers prior to the business day. On the day of the Food Stalls, the Business and Hospitality students worked well together to quickly serve the freshly prepared and tasty food to the large numbers of appreciative students and teachers supporting the event.


Raising Bright Sparks Presentation 15 May 2012

Michele Juratowich, Director of Clearing Skies, spoke to more than 50 parents, teachers and guests from MCA and surrounding schools on Tuesday evening 15 May providing valuable insights into how to further support gifted and talented children.

Michele drew from Gagne’s Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent to explain that children with natural giftedness must be given both formal and informal developmental opportunities to achieve talent in a particular field. Their intrapersonal tendencies (such as physical characteristics, levels of motivation, self management, personality, attitude) and their environment (such as the effect of parents, teachers, peers, programs, activities, rewards etc) also impact on the gifted child’s talent development.

Some key learnings from the session include:

Identifying Giftedness There are different types of gifts

including intellectual, creative, socioaffective (perceptiveness, communication, leadership), sensorimotor such as athleticism

Testing often doesn’t provide the whole picture of the child’s abilities. This is why it is important for parents to provide further information to the school on their child’s interests, abilities and strengths.

Gifted children have an earlier moral concern. Not every child has a positive environment to work through moral development. Often gifted children are highly sensitive and a highly developed sense of right and wrong. They can be altruistic, have a highly developed sense of fairness although it will be from their perspective. Sometimes sensitivity can be self‐oriented rather than other‐oriented as empathy develops with maturity.

G&T children may demonstrate inappropriate behaviour if not mentally stimulated and have a tendency towards perfectionism

Asynchrony and Giftedness – Gifted children according to their gifts might be years ahead as well as lagging behind others in other aspects

Developmental Activities for G&T Children G&T children are encouraged to try different extracurricular activities to see where their strengths and

interests lie Encourage G&T children to show commitment to an activity to understand that it takes time to develop talent

and that it is not always easy to develop mastery


Environmental Impacts on G&T Children Promote achievement while ensuring children are happy, healthy

and confident Parents to model lifelong learning such as through reading,

attending courses, discussing current events and various topics Seek to provide an enriched, stimulating and challenging

environment for G&T children Flow = Challenge/Difficulty level v Skill level – skills must be

achieved through some frustration, anxiety, competition and challenge to achieve a highly developed skill and greater satisfaction. This also builds student resilience.

High ability students need an intellectual environment and time to be with true peers – students like themselves who get their jokes and have similar interests and abilities

True peers provide a “Sure Shelter” where G&T children can feel accepted

There is often a forced choice dilemma in terms of Success v Friends. Gaming appears to be giving studious, brilliant students with social cred.

Bullying has a significant impact on the G&T child due to the particularly sensitive nature of G&T children

Intrapersonal Impacts on G&T Children G&T children must be taught that effort equals results, to take

risks, to achieve their personal best instead of aiming to be the best. Encourage students to ‘Stretch On Tiptoes’ (Miraca Gross). Students find they enjoy going to the next level of difficulty.

Self‐esteem is developed in task involved activities Mastery vs Helplessness – encourage self‐efficacy which is a

belief in oneself Excessive and inappropriate praise can lead to anxiety and

depression Habits of thinking – optimists vs pessimists – this can be an intrapersonal leaning or developed through their

environment eg parental influence The sensitive nature of the G&T child enables them to experience positive emotion and pleasure through

engagement with meaningful activities, reflection and gratitude activities. The G&T child often responds well to a religious and spiritual environment due to their reflective natures.

Michele finished her presentation by reminding attendees that ‘The future is not a gift. It is an achievement.’ which highlights the importance of developing a child’s giftedness through a range of developmental activities in a supportive environment that also enhances their intrapersonal tendencies to achieve talent.

$225 was raised by attendees to the evening presentation which has been sent to The John Berne Centre run by the Marist Brothers in Sydney in support of their very important work with young people who are dealing with social and emotional disorders.

For further information on support of Gifted and Talented children at MCA, please contact Majella Stevens – G&T Coordinator on ph: (07) 3858 4414 or [email protected]

MCA offers a range of activities to extend students’ skills and abilities

Alliance Francaise opportunities

Australian Computational and Linguistic Olympiad

Biofutures

Computer Club

Chess Club

Debating

Dorothea McKellar Poetry award

Evatt Trophy Competition

IEUA Literary Competition

Intensive conference for G&T Students run by Dr Peter Vardy

Model UN

National Youth Science Forum

Robotics at University of Queensland

Tournament of the Minds


YEAR 10 DANCING PROGRAMIt’s always wonderful to see how well our boys ‘scrub’ up when the night of the ‘Grande Finale’ comes around. Some of the boys outdid themselves this year – we even had one young man in a top hat and tails! Some chose the occasion to dust off their suits and bow ties and make the occasion a formal one. Whatever their level of formality, the young men of Year 10, who participated in the Dancing Program, had a wonderful night on Tuesday 22nd May.

The program started on Tuesday 24th April and continued for the next three weeks with lessons at the College. Over 140 young men participated in the program and were joined by girls from Mt St Michael’s College and Loreto College. Following the instruction of Mr Greg Cunnington of Cunnington Dance Studios, they learnt the basics of such dances as ‘The Progressive Barn Dance’, ‘The Progressive Jive’, ‘The Cha-Cha’, ‘The Waltz’ and ‘The Jive’. That’s a pretty good effort in just six hours.

The final night of the program is a dress up affair for the young men and women. To suit the occasion and to make it a little special, we travelled to Riverside Receptions at New Farm. It is almost a step back in time as you enter the foyer and see all of the fittings from the ballrooms of the fifties and sixties. From the dance floor, you could look across the lawns to the river and the lights of the city beyond. It was a beautiful setting. Dancing started at 7:30pm and continued until 10:00pm with only a couple of small drink breaks. We witnessed some very flamboyant dancers among the young men of Ashgrove, but all of the staff were impressed by their conduct, the respect they showed to their partners and the enthusiasm with which they participated.

Such an opportunity cannot be offered without the generosity of many people and I would like to acknowledge the generosity and support of Ms Julia Palaszczuk, Ms Katy Ward, Mrs Alison Larkings, Ms Jessie Long, Ms Jenny Clarke, Mr Shayne Moniz and Mr Tim Fuller. I would also like to thank the co-ordinators from MSM – Mrs Noelene Rouse, and Loreto – Ms Michelle Davidson, and the supervisors from both Colleges. Mr Greg Cunnington has been running these classes for well over 20 years now and it goes without saying that we couldn’t do it without him and we are very grateful to him for all he does. We had a specialist photographer also at the Finale – thanks to Harry Lee for the wonderful photos that were taken during the night.

Finally, congratulations and thanks to all of the young men from MCA who were involved in the program. You made us very proud and it has been a pleasure to offer this opportunity to you.

Majella Stevens, Co-Ordinator

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PAYMENT: Cash or Cheque only as it is volunteer run. Unfortunately due to the cost of processing, any clothing sold that is under $20 can not be reimbursed.

LOCATION: Next door to the Ashgrove Clothing Specialists along from The Cyprian Pavillon.

BLAZERS: Sold on consignment so they need to be dry-cleaned and mended, as it makes it easier to sell them.

CLOTHING: If selling uniforms please wash and iron clothing as it is a volunteer run service. All profits go to help maintain the College. Many thanks.


FROM THE ARCHIVESHello to you all again. Your scurrilous scribe has achieved a great coup in that he has managed to obtain an interview with yet another of the “greats” of Marist College Ashgrove. This person is now in his 34th year of service to the College, having arrived here in 1979 as a teacher of Mathematics. So impressive were his qualities that the powers-that-be would not allow him to remain solely a humble classroom practitioner, and instead promoted him through various positions in those 34 years to where he currently resides, Deputy Headmaster. He is, of course, Richard Ward, “Wardy” to his intimates, organizer par excellence, solver of problems educational without peer, calm presence in times of trouble, and all-round gentleman and good bloke. Much water has flowed under the Enoggera Creek bridge since Richard joined the staff, and he can lay claim to having known 7 Headmasters of the College – Brothers Kenneth Moreland, Alman Dwyer (twice), Chris Wade, Terry Heinrich, Robert O’Connor, Neville Solomon, and Peter McLoughlin in the present day. By any reckoning, that’s a massive slice of the College’s history, and countless students and many teachers are fortunate to have enjoyed Richard’s guidance in that period.

He was born in far off 1951, and grew up in Townsville. He had married by 1976, and was working at the city’s James Cook University, but began to find academia and research boring. He found he was most alive when he interacted in tutorials with students, and consequently made the decision in 1977 to move to Brisbane so he could complete a Diploma in Education at the University of Queensland. So, strange as it seems for one of its most excellent practitioners, Richard came to teaching later than some, at the ripe old age of 28. His first employment was a 6 month contract at Stuartholme, and then, in 1979, he successfully applied for a position teaching Maths at Ashgrove. Two other stalwarts of the College, Cheryl Geck and Christine McGrath, joined in the same year as he did, and some other luminaries already well established included Derek Cameron, Peter Spensley, Graham Lawson, Ray Rogers, Michael Gubbins, Peter Murdoch, and Marsh Tarvit. (Add up all the years of service there, and you’d double Bradman’s average !!!)

First impressions? Let Richard speak: “ I was extremely fortunate to land on my feet the day I walked through the gates.” So, it turned out, was the College; the beginning of a long and profitable partnership nowhere near ended had begun – Richard and Ashgrove were made for each other. The personal qualities Richard possesses were soon in evidence: he was an obvious expert in his subject of Mathematics, but it was his enthusiasm for people and for passing on his knowledge, and his care and concern for his students that attracted admiration. The Marist ethos and Richard’s philosophy were as one, so it was not to be long before promotion beckoned. Added to his warmth and compassion, Richard was a superb organizer and planner, and these were qualities invaluable to many of the Headmasters of Ashgrove.

Perusal of the College Directory in the Blue & Gold annual magazines provides instructive evidence of his rapid rise. By 1984, Richard was a member of the College Council, an advisory body to the Headmaster. He retained this position in 1985, in addition to being appointed ROSBA (Review Of School Based Assessment) Coordinator for the College. From 1986 to 1988, he rejoiced in the title of Special Master (in reality if not name a Deputy Principal’s position.) So efficient was he that he was singled out for mention by Headmaster Brother Chris Wade in the annual reports for those years. For instance, in 1986, Brother Chris stated: “The day-to-day conduct of the school was quiet and orderly……Much of the credit for this should go to the Special Master, Mr Richard Ward, for his meticulous daily administration and organization.” Similar praise emerges in the Blue & Golds of the next two years, with “great efficiency”, “attention to detail”, “painstaking” and “dogged to the nth degree” being prominent. Each succeeding Headmaster would agree with the assessment of Brother Chris – efficiency and compassion combined in one person were gold as far as the College was concerned, and they weren’t going to allow such a valuable resource to slip through their fingers. Wardy’s course was set.

From 1989 came a change of title, if not function: Richard became Assistant to the Headmaster (Administration), and a member of the “A Team” (Administration Team), and he would retain these positions until 1992, when he became Year 12 Master and Computer Centre Coordinator (with Brother John Joyce), as well as still being Assistant to the Headmaster….(when did he find time to eat, sleep, or even breathe ???). 1993 saw Richard


FROM THE ARCHIVESwith the title Dean of Students, and he was also a member of the “A Team”, these two positions lasting until 1997, when yet another change of title saw him anointed as Deputy Headmaster from 1998 until 2001. From 2002 to 2004, he rejoiced in being Deputy Head of School (Administration and Personnel) as well as being a member of the College Executive. 2005 to 2007 saw Richard as Deputy Head of School (Administration) and a member of the College Leadership Team (CLT). From 2008 to the present, he has fulfilled the role of Deputy, and remained a member of the CLT.

The nomenclature may have changed over the years, but the value of Richard’s service to the College certainly hasn’t. A list of Richard’s roles is certainly impressive – pastoral carer, disciplinarian, curriculum planner, administrator, daily replacement organizer, timetabler, adviser, and much more - and in every role he has been a superb performer. The meticulous attention to detail Brother Chris Wade recognized has been a hallmark of his work throughout his long administrative career, but he has never been a bureaucrat who cares simply about results. To Richard, people are important, and students and teachers know they can count on a sympathetic ear in working their way through problems. Just as important has been Richard’s equable temperament - he is one of those blessed souls who can “keep his head when all about are losing theirs.” Crisis situations can be defused just by hiss calm presence. Equally, it must be said that he has never been one to suffer fools gladly, and many young men of recalcitrant ways over the years have been very loath to “recalcify” after feeling the lash of Richard’s tongue. Wardy upset, though an infrequent sight, is quite a memorable event. Another blessing has been Richard’s capacity for laughter: he has been the equal of Michael Gubbins in being able to pass off the lesser moments in “Life’s rich pageant” with a rueful grin and a joke. You can always count on his column in the staff newsletter issued on Mondays to start the week with a smile.

Richard actually does have a life away from the demands of school. He has two adult children, one of whom, Katy, is a much respected Art teacher at the College. The other is Christopher who works with communications systems in hospitals. Richard loves to travel, has an ear for music, and is addicted in holiday time to reading thriller novels compulsively. His abiding passion is the card game of bridge: he is in fact a Grand Master who has played for Queensland on many occasions, and has won many State and National titles. (Editor: Why does this not surprise me? The same steel trap of a mind that solves Ashgrove’s educational problems would know where every card in the pack was with unerring accuracy.) And, of course, when all else fails, there is always a good wine to calm the turbulent waters of life…

Richard is too interesting a character to cover in just one edition of the Newsletter, so next time we’ll consider him further in the context of his contribution to the co-curricular life of the College: it is, in one word, remarkable. But to conclude, a few personal views of his world from Richard won’t go amiss…

His greatest satisfaction? Getting on top of a “smoking in the toilets” culture which was prevalent until the mid 2000s, but is now conspicuous by its absence.

His greatest frustrations? Litter in the yard, misbehavior by College students on public transport, bullying, and uniform and grooming issues – sadly, Richard concedes that the size of the College and the prevailing attitudes within society almost guarantee these irritants will ever be with us.

His greatest dislike: FACEBOOK !!! (Editor: Onya Wardy !!!)

Best lesson learned? If a boy in your class says to you that he feels a bit sick, and he asks to go to the toilet, always say “yes.” Vomit is so difficult to get off your clothes.And on that rather inglorious educational note, we bid Richard farewell until the next Newsletter…

Till then, From the Archives,Dave Cameron 38584591 or [email protected]

You are invited to

“A French Affair”at the

Blue & Gold Ballon

Saturday 11 August 2012 Champagne on arrival

Three-course meal

Entertainment by Brisbane party band Hot Sauce

Dress is evening wear – with an optional French twist!

Black tie or bow tie

The Blue & Gold Ball is Marist College Ashgrove’s annual fundraiser for the magnificent Brother Alexis Turton Science Centre, completed in 2011.

Parents have four equally important options to support this importantMarist community event, which is one of the highlights of the year.

You can book a table of 10 for $1300 ($130 pp)

You can provide Ball sponsorship of $5000

You can help out on the night of the Ball

You can donate raffle or silent auction prizes

Please call Joanne Collins on 0421587425 or Kay Wells on 3858 4586for more information.

TICKETS GO ON SALE NOWBOOK EARLY, AS EACH YEAR HAS SOLD OUT


NExT MARIST CARD DAYWednesday 25th July

Raffle Donations Urgently RequiredHelp us Make a Difference

Towels, Movie tickets, Vouchers, Wine, Cook Books, Books, Chocolates, Candles, etcThis community college event relies on your donations and support.

We have over 130 mature community members attend this once a term event. July is already sold out! The raffles are an important part of our success. This special day is a way we give back to our community. We are making a difference and need your help to continue this tradition.

Making a donation is a great way for the working family to be involved with the school. All donations can be left at the Administration office or the Junior School office marked to my attention. I can also pick up from the local Ashgrove area.

Warmly Melissa ArnoldCard Day Co-ordinator

To nominate as a volunteer, join the baking roster or provide raffle donations please contact: Melissa at [email protected] or 0413 451 723

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P&F NewsTHANK YOu!!By the time you read this column we will be on the tail-end of our Term 2 activities with only one home game and one year dinner to celebrate from the very long list of activities. It has been an extremely busy term for everyone, but we would like to offer our sincere thanks for all the assistance, especially over the past weeks.

WALKATHON A big thank you to the boys for yet another incident-free walkathon. Also a special thank you to all the parents who volunteered to help out on the day - both the walking parents and stationed parents. It was a short walk this year and by all accounts an enjoyable one.

We have around $83,000 committed by the boy's sponsors – a record! So far we’ve collected around $66,000 of the money pledged so there are still some funds outstanding. If your son still has money he needs to submit please have him get this into his House Master or year teacher as soon as possible. There are many people to thank for their participation in this event:

• the parents who acted as safety officers and their team captains; Alistair Smith, John Scherer, Ray Celegato, Leo Watts and Tim Stevens

• Andrew Notting & Pete Miliken who dropped off and collected all the materials into the base on Saturday & Sunday

• Ian Warmington who managed the set-up and break down on all the structures on the main oval • the police & military parents, led by Col Daryl Campbell and Det Sgt Ash Durre - without whom we

simply couldn't run this event the parents who worked in the canteen - led by Roberta Bannah • the Year 5 parents who supplied our fabulous morning tea • lastly, the members of staff who make this event happen year after year especially Richard Ward,

Eve Mc Cormack, Zoltan Simon, Ian Saunders, Matt Tarlinton, and Rob Corboy.

We are standing down as convenors of this event this year. Next year the Walkathon will be in the capable hands of Marty Kerwin. I hope that all of you who’ve supported us over the past 6 years will continue to support Marty and his team. We extend our sincere thanks to all those people mentioned above. In an age of individualism, the commitment of the Marist community to events like this is really gratifying. Experiencing such generous support first hand is what makes involvement in things like this so rewarding. Thank you all. Adele & Alan Hamilton

On your behalf the P&F executive would like to sincerely thank Alan and Adele for their phenomenal work over the past years. They have been passionate in their attempt to transform the “boys’ walkathon” into a family affair- the number of parents who are now walking is testimony to their efforts. Alan’s expertise in IT has also ensured that the procedures for enlisting support have been radically updated!!Alan and Adele, you’ve done a great job- thank you!

SPORTS CANTEENSI would like to sincerely thank all of the following parents who have helped who have given their time to help in the canteens over the past few weeks.

5th MayTony Harkness, Jane Greenham, Vanessa Jennison, Michaela Lewis, Julia Treleavan, Martin McHugh, John Manning, Angie Fairweather, Donna O’Toole, Ric Zanetti, Michelle Smith, Brendan Devine, Julie Hutchinson, Damian Hutchinson, Jim Spain, Blair Hammond, Julie-Anne McKenny, Terry Priestly, Beth Meehan, Sue Clarke, Mark Haling, Annette Haling, Ewen Thompson, Sue smith, Charles Burke, Alison Burke, Carolyn Duffy, Annette Clutterbuck, Jane Phillips-Turner, Barbara Kiernan, Michelle Harkness, Jen Rafter, Alison & Charles Burke, Helen Spain, Julie Tam, Angus Waddell, Deb Waddell, Roslynne Midgely, Andela Whyte, Lily Reilly, Suzanne Pearson, Janita Connolly, Damian Hutchinson, Teresa Hallam, Julia Chruchman, Fiona Davies, Narelle Rowan, Jo and Mark Darwin, Greg & Therese Eddy, Matt Goodwin, Jenny Gallagher, Joanne Hanson, Nicole Bidgood, Rose lane, Anne Kreutzer, Karen Collins, Tracey Cronin, Rose Lane, Pip McGlinn, Sandra Moon, Linda McEllister, Robert Austin, Julie-Anne Kenny, Belinda Urquhart and Deb Moloney.12th MayMichele Lim, Kerriann Cox, Holly Bowden, Cheree Page, Cathy Kruip, Vaughn Jameson, Donna Blaker, Cath Barnard, Matt Ganter, Jackie Comerford, Janette Doyle, Veronica Ingram, Jenny McKarzel, Kaylene McCormack, Julie Radford, Karla McKinnon, Leila Meland, Bronwyn Shanahan, Penny O’Toole, John


Rosanowski, Neil Lawler, Juanita Martin, Joan Turner, David Schilz, Ewen Thompson, Shiela Lynch, Ray Nelson, Suzanne Pearson, Joanne Collins, Mary and Nick Politylo, Joe Pirlo, Deb Moloney, Sue Dale and Jane Phillips-Turner19th MayCarol Bendall, Michelle Carmody, Michael Clutterbuck, Peter Bendall, Ulani Silversmith, Joanne Collins, Narelle Rowan, Julie Hutchinson, Cherise Cooke, Cathy Geraghty, Janine Sharman, John Sharman,Garry Tofful, Brett Heyward, Monica Smith, Paula Cuneo, Lisa Rankin, Carolyn Duffy, Ros Vercoe, Jen Rafter, Deb Tregenza, Lorraine Stanbury, Tracey Ford, Roz Daly, Libba Brosnan,Jamie Carrol, Lisa Teese, Thea McArthur, Marianne Wilkes, Bernadette Jones, Robert Farmer,Julia Churchman,Michael Ryan, Deb Moloney, Ewen Thompson, Pip McGlinn, Morgan Hall-Thompson, Jane Walker, Greg Eddy, Therese Eddy, Nicole Atcheson, Linda McEllister, Shiela Lynch, Veronica Piercy, Christine French and Stuart Walker.

There was also an unexpected presentation made on this day as well. The 16A Rugby team presented 15 (one from each member of the team) beautiful bunches of flowers to the Year 12 Mums who were on canteen duty that day. Thank you very, very much boys! The mums who received them were overwhelmed.

2nd June – Cherise Cooke, Mish Burkett, Karen Williams, Linda Donohue, Mike Murray, Jo Darwin, Jayne Smith, Catherine Power, Joe Pirlo, Julie Trelevin, Majella Adams, Joanne Collins, Ann Kreutzer, Monica Smith, Christine French, Mel and Terry Green, Andrew O’Brien, Morgan Hall-Thompson, Jen Rafter, Lisa Humphries, Michelle Kelly, Louise McGovern, Pip McGlinn, Elana Weir, Marianne Wilkes, Deb Moloney, Ewen Thompson, Nick Politylo and Michael Doyle.

A few weeks ago there was another surprise. The Flats Canteen has been renovated. It is now twice the size that it was with a larger fridge and a fresh coat of paint. Thank you very much to Gary Lawler and Russell for organizing and completing the job in four days. You have done a magnificent job.

This Saturday, 9th June is the final round for AIC and CIC Rugby and Football and both are at home!

It would be greatly appreciated if you could you please contact the following people with the time that you are available to help in the canteens.

CIC – Junior School: Vs BGS – Year 6: Deanna Heinke and Cathy Roach. Please contact Deanna on [email protected] – Senior School: Vs Padua – Year 8: Jen and Noel Rafter – [email protected] you once again to everyone who has so far helped in the sport’s canteens. Without your help we would not be able to raise the money need to improve facilities at our College.Roberta Bannah.

GYM DANCES Thank you to the parents and teachers who assisted with this term’s gym dances. We realize how busy everyone is at this time of year but thank you for giving up your Friday/Saturday night to help out. For those who have never supervised a gym dance before, these are held for years 8 and 9 and 10-12 once a term. Parent supervisors are mainly required to “store” the hundreds of bags brought to the gym – the beginning and end of the night is very busy!

TIME TO THANK OuR TEACHERS!As this semester rapidly draws to a close, and our sons are stressed out with exams/ assignments, please spare a thought for our teachers who still have to mark them all!

We ask that you will consider spending five minutes emailing a teacher/s of whom your son has spoken fondly. A quick email can mean a world of difference to a bad day – just write their ……surname initial @ marash.qld.edu.au. If each family would email just one teacher we would have over 1200 positive comments coming their way – a quiet achievement. If you have any difficulty or are unsure of how to spell the teacher’s name, please email me at [email protected] and I will ensure they are forwarded.

AND FINALLY……Early in Term 3 we will be calling for nominations for the 2012-2013 P&F Committee. Details of nomination procedures will follow with the first newsletter.

Best wishes for a quiet time before Term 3, Deb Moloney (P&F vice president)

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On behalf of the boarding community I would like to pass on some thanks to the following people for their support during Term 2:

To all the wonderful ladies on the afternoon tea roster, your time, effort and generosity in providing delicious food each fortnight for the boys is just amazing. As you know, the boys have been ravenous during the rugby season and the sheer volume of food that arrives every second Friday and disappears almost in seconds, is really appreciated by the boys and their families. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all again in Term 3.

To those families who have been transporting boys to weekend sporting fixtures for football and soccer, thankyou. Your support provides the College with a much less stressful weekend!!

To our parents who have been assisting with study supervision, particularly with our younger boys, thankyou also, these boys are benefiting enormously from you support and guidance.

We are still in desperate need of some adults to assist some of our indigenous boys with their study, if you know of anyone who can spare an hour a week to help, please let me know as soon as possible.

To the guest speakers who have been entertaining the boys over dinner this term, thank you, you are an inspiration to the boys to follow their dreams.

I would also like to make a special mention of the following parents who braved the atrocious weather on Saturday night to help with The Night on the Green, (which turned into The Night in the Gym!!!)

Tron Fisher, Scott Grinstead, Ewen Thompson, Roberta Bannah, Louise McGovern, Nicole Atcheson, Fiona Taylor, Annette Clutterbuck, Mish Burkett and Ana Duffy.

Thank you all so much, these events just aren’t possible without your generosity and support.

If anyone is interested in becoming involved in boarders’ support, please don’t hesitate to contact me, they are a delightful bunch of boys and young men and are always so grateful for some home comforts. If you would like to invite a boarder home for a meal, please contact Rob Corboy: [email protected]

I hope you all have a relaxing break over the holidays and I look forward to seeing you next term.

Kind regards,Michelle CarmodyP&F Boarders’ [email protected]

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Music News2012 BLuE & GOLD CONCERTThe 2012 Blue & Gold Concert was undoubtedly the best to date. All of the ensembles and soloists performed beyond expectations and it was amazing to experience the level of musical performance achieved through the combination of present and past students as well as staff, parents and members of the wider Ashgrove music community. Special mention must go to both Michael Wing and Sacha Gibbs-McPhee who both performed with musical maturity beyond their years. Thanks to all Old Boys, present and past staff and parents for sharing their musical gifts with our current students. I am sure it is an experience that they will never forget. The first Blue & Gold Concert was held in 2006 following the opening of the Molly & Len Draney Theatre in the previous year. The Concert has given the Music Department an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture that exists within the wider Marist Ashgrove music community. Over the years, the concert has featured Old Boys and current students as soloists performing a wide range of Works from composers such as Joaquín Rodrigo, Antonio Vivaldi, Gabriel Fauré, George Gershwin, John Rutter, Ralph Towner, Bob Mintzer and Thad Jones. 2012 PROGRAMBig Band 1Nasty Blues composed by Mike CarubiaJames composed by Pat Metheny arranged by Bob Curnow Chamber ChoirJim music by Stephen Taberner, lyrics by Hilaire Belloc

Chamber StringsFinale in D composed by George Frideric Handel arranged by Steven Frackenpohl

Wind OrchestraFantasia on “Greensleeves” setting by Ralph Vaughan Williams arranged by Douglas E. WagnerCatch Me If You Can composed by John Williams arranged by Jay BocookSoloist Michael Wing

Symphony Orchestra and ChorusAscension composed by Robert W. SmithConcertino for Clarinet composed by Carl Maria von WeberSoloist SachaGibbs-McPheeAncient Words composed by Lynn DeShazo arranged by Phillip Keveren


2012 SOLOISTSMichael WingMichael is a talented all-round Year 12 student who performs on a variety of instruments including Saxophone and Piano. Michael began boarding at Ashgrove in 2008 after completing his primary education at St Thomas More, a Catholic primary school on the Sunshine Coast that also draws on the inspiration of St Marcellin and the Marist characteristics of family spirit, presence, simplicity, love of work and being in the way of Mary. As well as being a member of Big Band 1, Wind Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, Michael captained the College’s 1st XI cricket side and until a recent injury was a member of the College’s 2nd XV rugby side. A special thanks to Michael’s mother Trish, a physiotherapist, who has “strapped” Michael’s shoulder for the performance. Michael hopes to study Medicine on completion of his year 12 studies.

Sacha Gibbs-McPheeSacha began boarding at Ashgrove in 2010 and, like Michael, hails from the Sunshine Coast and is an alumni of St Thomas More. Sacha is a dedicated musician who performs on Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone and Flute. This year Sacha was a finalist in the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Young Instrumentalist Competition and was selected as a participant in the Young Musicians' Research Workshop, a partnership between the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. As well as performing in Ashgrove’s Big Band 1, Clarinet Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra, Sacha is currently principal Clarinet with the Young Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra. On completion of Year 12 this year Sacha is hoping to pursue a career in music by undertaking fulltime studies at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.

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Junior School NewsDear Parents,

I have never been a great fan of icons, even though I grew up with an icon of “Our Lady of Perpetual Succour” in our home as a child. Over recent years, icons have grown in popularity and they are now displayed in many modern structures and churches.

I could truthfully state that I don’t understand what they mean and over the past years, when the symbolism has been explained to me, they have become more meaningful and even attractive. In this short Reflection, I would like to share 2 icons with you, which I have come across just recently and, most importantly, a summary of their meaning.

The first one is an icon of the Ascension of Jesus, which was celebrated in the Australian Church a few weeks ago. Brother Michael Green, the National Director of Marist Schools Australia, helps us understand the symbolism of the icon.

“The Ascension is the subject of this ancient icon which is not so much about the Ascension at all, but about a way the Church is to understand itself. The type of Church that is visualised in this icon is a Marian Church.

Mary is at the centre of the apostles as the first disciple. Mary holds them in harmony and aligns them with Christ. Mary grinds the presence of Christ in their midst.”

Brother Michael continues to bring this icon into today’s world, into our everyday world and the challenges which we face each day.

“As Marists, we are called to be the same. The Marian approach – being in the midst of people, nurturing, gathering, reconciling, forgiving, educating and, above all, being Christ-like.”

The next icon, in the shape of a crucifix, is very famous and I am sure you would have seen it before as it’s associated with Saint Francis of Assisi. It dates back to the 12th Century and was hanging in the church, which Francis visited as a young man, and it was through this crucifix that Francis received his vision and mission.

In the middle of the icon are 5 people and the explanation of the message comes from Michael Goonan, who wrote the book titled “The Crucifix that spoke to Saint Francis.” This is a brief summary:

“It is the Christ of the Gospel of John who is portrayed in this crucifix. The Christ in John’s Gospel does not die alone, abandoned by all.

Rather, he dies in communion with God, and with dear companions nearby. In the cross, these companions are painted in the panels under Christ’s outstretched arms.

At the right side of Jesus are Mary, his mother and the Beloved Disciple, John. Blood flows over the Beloved Disciple from the wound in Christ’s side. He is the symbol of the Church, redeemed by the blood of Christ. Following a Syrian tradition that dates from the 6th century, the blood is following from the right side of Christ.

Occupying a special place on the left side of Jesus is Mary of Magdala and beside her is Mary, the wife of Clopas. Like Mary, the mother of Jesus, Mary of Magdala has her left hand raised to her chin. This is a classic Byzantine artistic formula expressing confusion and struggle.


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The attendant figures in this painting have, however, also witnessed the resurrection of Jesus. While the raised hands of the two Mary’s speak of distress, their faces reflect joy. Next to the two women on Jesus’ left is a very interesting character, a centurion wearing a knee length Roman tunic. The Centurion is the one mentioned in Mark’s Gospel, who, having witnessed Jesus’ death declares Jesus is truly the son of God.

The small head, behind the Centurion, is probably the face of the artist. This was a commonly accepted way for artists to autograph their work.”

I have read some beautiful prayers composed for each of the 5 attendants with Jesus and I leave you with the prayer for Mary of Magdala:

Mary Magdalene, true lover of Jesus,help us rebuild the house of our relationshipsthrough love that forgives as we are forgiven,through a deep, unconditional love of himwhose feet you washed with your hair.Help us forgive those who would excludewomen from touching, equally with men,the same body, the Church.Help us to be there when those same excludershave fled the cross he hangs upon. AMEN.

There are a few important pieces of information for you as Term 2 draws to a close:

FAREWELL TO MRS JANICE MINIHANAs many would have noticed, Mrs Minihan is expecting a baby, very soon! We farewell Mrs Minihan at the end of Term 2 and wish she and her husband David and son Patrick many blessings as they await the birth of their second child. Janice will be away for 12 months, on maternity leave and she will be replaced in Year 5 Gold by Mr Dean Williams, whose contract in Year 7 Gold comes to an end at the end of this term. I wish to acknowledge Janice’s commitment to Marist College at this time. Janice is an outstanding, organised and very dedicated teacher and is fully committed to everything which takes place in the Junior School. Janice has always been very involved with the co-curricular programme in the Junior School, both sporting and cultural and has been coaching Year 5 Soccer teams right to the very last day! We will miss Janice’s calm and very pleasant presence in the Junior School, but we look forward to a visit next term, with the new baby.

THANK YOu TO MR DEAN WILLIAMSEven though Dean will not be leaving Marist College at the end of the term, it is appropriate for me to thank and acknowledge Dean for his work and commitment to the boys in Year 7 Gold over the past 2 terms. This is Dean’s first year of teaching and he has done exceptionally well. Dean’s communication with parents, through a weekly newsletter, has been a very welcome and appreciated aspect of Year 7 Gold and many parents have mentioned how much they have appreciated Dean’s presence in the classroom. I am delighted that Dean will be in Year 5 Gold from Term 3, as the boys know Dean, so the transition will be as smooth as possible.

HAPPY TRAVELS FOR MADAMEMadame will be travelling to Fiji soon for the marriage of her daughter, Joanna. Safe travelling, Madame, we look forward to seeing the photographs on your return and we know you will have a wonderful time with the family.

CONGRATuLATIONS TO BROTHER ADRIAN STORY FMSSunday 24 June will be a very special day for Brother Adrian Story as he will be celebrating 50 years as a Marist Brother. This is, indeed, a remarkable achievement of dedication to Marist Education and the care and education of thousands of students who have been taught by Brother Adrian over these many years. We are very fortunate to have Brother Adrian in the Junior School. Brother Adrian’s presence is greatly appreciated as very few Junior Schools would have a Marist Brother full time on their Staff and Brother Adrian is a true example of the gentle nature of a Marist educator. Brother Adrian’s depth of knowledge of ICT’s is acknowledged and we thank him for his example and presence each and every day.


Junior School Sporting NewsCOLLEGE WALKATHON – THANK YOuI have thanked you all for your extraordinary support and assistance with the College Walkathon. At our first assembly after the Walkathon, we did the Draw for the 2 tickets to the next State of Origin and the lucky winner was Christopher Bryant [Year 5 Blue]. Congratulations to Chris and his family and enjoy the special time together.

BRISBANE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS [BIS] TOuRNAMENTOnce again, the Junior School boys have been most successful in the BIS Tournament. Our final night of participation will be on Tuesday 5 June at Villanova College. On Tuesday 22 May, our boys represented the College in Debating, Public Speaking and Chess at Saint Patrick’s College, and the Speakers of the Night were:

Public Speaking: Luke Perkins [Year 6 Green] and Benjamin Hunter [Year 6 Gold]Debating: Callum Zipf [Year 7 White]

I thank each boy who has represented the College this term in the BIS Tournament. I also wish to thank Mr Gerard McKeown who coordinated the Debating Team and Mrs Rhonda Carson who prepared the boys for Public Speaking.

QuEENSLAND DEBATING uNION [QDu] 2012We have registered the Junior School for the 2012 QDU Competition, which will begin in Term 3. A number of boys in Year 7 wanted to represent the College this year, but we are only permitted to enter 2 teams. I thank all the boys who came forward and hope that you will continue your interest in Debating when you are in the Senior School. These are the 2 Debating teams for 2012:

TEAM 1Benjamin Bucknell; Eamon Gannon; William Garske; James Matley; Fabian Petroni and Hamish Pyle. [Mr Gerard McKeown]

TEAM 2Hamish Cox; Patrick Gallagher; Harrison Geeves; Joseph O’Toole; Oliver Vanderbyl and Liam Willson.[Mrs Meredith Erbacher]

Congratulations and thank you to these boys.

EARLY DEPARTuRES AND LATE ARRIVALSAnother gentle reminder that if your son arrives late for school, he needs to sign in at the Junior School office and if he’s leaving early, he needs to sign out at the Junior School office. No boy is allowed to leave the Junior School unaccompanied. Parents/carers need to collect their son from the office. Thank you.

CONGRATuLATIONS TO OLIVER VANDERBYL – YEAR 7 REDCongratulations to Oliver who has been awarded Honours for his Grade 2 AMEB Piano Exam. This is a great achievement, Oliver, and we all congratulate you for what you have achieved. One day, we’d love to hear you play for us!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR THE REMAINDER OF TERM 2

Friday 8 June:College Mass at 8.00am: Year 7 Gold. Parents are welcome to attend.

Monday 11 June:Queen’s Birthday.

Wednesday 13 June:Photographs: Rugby, Football and Cross Country.

Thursday 14 June:Year 5 Musical in the Draney Theatre at 5.00pm and 6.15pm. [Details have been forwarded]

Monday 18 June:Junior School Athletics Carnival at the University of Queensland. Parents are most welcome to attend. Details will be forwarded to you closer to the day.


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Tuesday 19 June:Junior School Assembly. Details of the time and venue will be forwarded soon, as soon as they are finalised. Parents are most welcome to attend.School closes at 3.10pm.

Wednesday 20 June to Friday 22 June – Reporting.Reports will be posted on Friday 22 June 2012. [Please check the Report envelope for enclosures]

The Junior School office opens on Monday 9 July 2012 and the boys return on Tuesday 10 July 2012. Winter uniform is worn.

If there is any additional information for you at the end of the term, I will email you. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday and I look forward to welcoming you back next term.

Warmest wishes,

Michael B. Druce.

Junior School Sporting NewsThe C.I.C. Rugby and Football season is fast coming to an end and I would like to thank the people who have made this season so successful in the operation of the games, participation of the players and the on field performances. Firstly, I would like to thank the outstanding and dedicated coaching staff who have given up their time to help coach and direct our boys. As well, we have many parents who have volunteered their time to also help our boys learn the sport. Secondly, without the help and support of our fine contingent of Referees, we would be unable to play the games. Each weekend these referees give of their valuable time to contribute to the proud Marist sports program, always upholding the values that the school stands for. Finally, I would like to thank the boys for participating in Term 2 sport. This year, the Junior School has seen an increase in participation levels in both Rugby and Football which will only enhance the tradition and culture of this fine College.

CIC ATHLETICSThe Athletics season is fast approaching and we have been holding a number of trials for both Track and Field events over the past couple of weeks. These trials have occurred with our Junior School Athletics Carnival in mind. This Carnival will occur on Monday June 18. The purpose of this Carnival is for us to identify those boys who will be part of the CIC Athletics Squad and subsequently invited to train with the CIC Athletics Squad.

Mr Jamie Brauer and Mr Matthew Green will coordinate our Athletics program this year and their philosophy is to focus on sprints, technique and strength to build a solid base which will help and is a requirement of all other events, i.e.: the boys who would normally only try out for throws or jumps can benefit from sprint training as explosiveness is important in field events.

We are also fortunate to acquire the expertise of Brett Leavy as our Head Sprints Coach. All those boys who are recognised by their contributions at the Colour Athletics Carnival on Monday June 18 will be invited to trial for the CIC Athletics team during Term 3.

CIC BASKETBALLBasketball trials will commence for all year groups over the next few weeks. Ashgrove will enter three Y ear 7 teams, three Year 6 teams and three Year 5 teams into the C.I.C. competition. A reminder to all parents of basketball players, that there will be no transport provided by the College for any boy playing away from the College. Basketball fixtures occur on a Friday afternoon and alternate on a home and away basis. Basketball singlets will be provided to players, therefore no need to purchase any playing attire.


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INDIVIDuAL ACHIEVEMENTSCongratulations to Christopher Banning (6 Gold) and Jesse Henley (6 Green) who have both been selected to represent Queensland at the National Futsal Championships which are being held in Sydney during January 2013.

Congratulations to Joshua Horswill (7 Gold) who recently represented the College at the Metropolitan North Golf Championships. Joshua was successful in being selected as one of four to represent Met-North at the Queensland State Championships which will be held in Toowoomba at both the City Golf Club and Toowoomba Golf Club (Middle Ridge). The event will be held over four days, from July 15-18 and involves playing 72 holes. Joshua has also been given the opportunity to play on the United States of America Junior Golf Circuit during the June/July school holidays. The Tournament is a qualifier for the World Juniors Tournament that will be held later in the year also in the US. Both these opportunities are wonderful achievements and we wish Josh all the best at both these tournaments. CIC TENNIS CIC Tennis Selection Process & upcoming Season

• There are 8 teams consisting of 4 players in each team.

• Teams 1 – 3 ranked on ability.

• Team 4 is only for Year 5 players however, if a Year 5 player is good enough to beat players in other teams they can play in those teams.

• Teams 5 – 8 ranked on ability.

Effectively there is a list of players ranked 1 to 32 if a player ranked in 25th spot challenges a player in 10th spot and wins; that winning player takes 10th spot and the loser drops down to 11th pushing everyone below down one spot. If the challenger loses, nothing happens.

A challenge consists of a one set match. First to six games, no tie breaks. As this process takes a very long time we use the whole of Term 2 to sort the boys into their rankings. Currently the rankings are displayed on the Sports Noticeboard in the Junior School Courtyard.

The 2012 season will commence on 28 July and will finish on the 15 September. The season will last for 8 weeks, with a weekend off for the Exhibition break.

Matches will be played on Saturday mornings from 8.00am - 11.30am, with some matches played on Friday night. Games will be scheduled for home and away, so it is up to the individual to find transport to the away games. Car-pooling may be necessary.

Due to the number of teams playing at various locations, parental help would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to help out in anyway, please contact Scott Murphy (Junior School Tennis Co-ordinator), via his email [email protected]

Teams will be playing home and away in the following groups:Teams one, two, five and six Teams three, four, seven and eight

For the first two Saturdays our home venue will be at the College courts. Following this we will have two teams play at the College and the other two will play at Oakleigh State School or Mt St Michaels’ College.


CIC CROSS COuNTRY Our Cross Country squad should be commended for the effort and commitment they displayed throughout the whole season. We had a group of about 60 boys who regularly showed up for training on Monday morning and Tuesday & Thursday lunchtime. With a total squad of 36 boys picked it was unfortunate that some boys who contributed to training sessions and C.I.C Carnivals on Friday afternoons where unable to gain selection in the C.I.C Cross Country team but it speaks volumes for the talent we have this season. Special thanks to all boys who attended training sessions and Friday afternoon Carnivals. The CIC Cross-Country Championships were run in torrential rain at Villanova Park on Friday 1 June. Results for the Championships can be found on the College website by clicking on Junior Sport and then Cross-Country. All boys who were part of the 2012 Cross-Country squad should be congratulated, regardless of whether you were selected in the final CIC team or not. Your contribution to the squad should not be understated.

I would also like to thank Mr Bruce Weaver and Mr Jim Crimmins for their time and effort training the boys every Monday morning and also over the Easter holidays. Without their support and effort our boys would not reach the levels they have this season. Before we headed off for the CIC Cross-Country Championships last Friday we presented our Cross-Country Age Champions. These were a result of the 5 lead-up runs, with runners receiving points for each run. First place received 20 points, second 18, all the way down to 2 points for 10th place. Big congratulations must go to the following boys who consistently performed throughout the lead-up events in the CIC season. Age Champions and Cross-Country Squad are listed below:

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What are head lice?Head lice are tiny insect parasites that live on the human head, feeding on the scalp several times a day. Head lice reproduce by laying their eggs (nits) on the hair shaft close to the scalp. They are not dangerous, don’t carry diseases and are not a sign of poor hygiene.

How are head lice spread?Head lice are spread by head-to-head contact with another person who has head lice, e.g. when doing group work at school, playing, or hugging. Head lice can run from one head to another in seconds. Head lice cannot fly, jump or swim, but they can sometimes ‘trapeze’ from one hair to another. Brushes and combs are unlikely to transfer head lice and do not transfer viable eggs, as these are very hard to detach from the hair shaft. Head lice are not spread through bed linen, clothing or head gear, as they do not leave the scalp unless they are dead or dying. Eggs (‘nits’) do not fall off until weeks after they have hatched as the egg shells are glued tightly to the hair shaft.

What are the signs of head lice?The scalp may itch as the skin reacts to the saliva of the head lice. Itchiness can take weeks to develop. If you have had head lice more than once, the skin may become desensitised and there may be little or no itch. Crawling head lice may be seen in the hair, but they can move at 30 cm per minute and can be difficult to spot. Head lice can quickly run and hide from searching hands. Adult lice are usually dark brown and about 2 to 3 mm long. Hatchlings (young lice) are often a lighter brown and about 1 to 2 mm long.Eggs (nits) may be seen attached to the hair shaft but they may be very tiny and hard to see, especially newly-laid eggs close to the scalp. They are grey-white and about the size of a grain of salt.

How do I look for head lice?Unless numerous head lice are visible, ‘dry’, head checks are unreliable, due to the speed at which head lice can move.To check hair for head lice, carefully comb plenty of hair conditioner through the dry hair, then comb again in sections with a metal fine-tooth ‘nit’ comb. The hair conditioner slows the head lice down so they can be trapped in the comb (see page 3). Wipe the combings on a white paper towel and examine them with a magnifying glass in strong light, e.g. sunlight, to look for head lice and eggs.To check more effectively for eggs, use a magnifying glass in strong light, e.g. sunlight, to examine the hair close to the scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck.

What other things can be mistaken for head lice?Other objects in the hair can be mistaken for head lice or eggs. These include sand, dandruff, flakes of hair spray, ants, aphids, or other small insects.

What do I do if I find head lice?Check all household members to see if anyone else has head lice – use the hair conditioner method

from page 3. Only continue with the 10 day treatment if you find head lice and/or eggs. Choose one of the treatments from pages 3 and 4, and follow the instructions carefully. Inform the school or child care centre, and any other contacts including playgroup, neighbours and

relatives, so that other close contacts, both children and adults, can be checked.When treatment is completed, with all head lice and eggs removed, check the hair regularly, e.g. weekly, for

any further head lice infestation. Early treatment can prevent spread to further close contacts.

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Head Lice Fact Sheet How do I treat head lice?There are two effective head lice treatments on pages 3 and 4 – choose the method that best suits you and your family. For successful removal of head lice, be sure to follow the directions for your preferred treatment exactly. Household CleaningHead lice and eggs do not survive long away from the human scalp, as they are human parasites. It is not necessary to wash all the household linen or clothing, to vacuum, scrub or spray the house with insecticide, or to treat the dog or cat. Pillow slips and towels may be soiled with head lice debris including droppings and moulted lice skins, so they should be washed on the first day of treatment.Exclusion from SchoolUnder the School Education Act 1999, a principal may exclude a child with head lice from school until treatment has commenced. The Department of Health recommends exclusion at the end of the school day. The child may return to school when all live head lice have been removed. A few remaining eggs are not a reason for continued exclusion. However, the parent must continue treatment over the following 10 days to ensure that all eggs and hatchlings have been removed.PreventionUseful activities and ideas to help prevent infestation: check your child’s hair regularly for head lice and eggs (‘nits’) – use a metal fine tooth ‘nit’ comb

and plenty of hair conditioner applied to the dry hair, to make the task easier and more effective. To help children sit still for this, offer distracting activities, e.g. play a favourite video, provide games, encourage reading, offer a head massage.

tie long hair back – braid and/or put it up if possible. consider applying hair gel or mousse – these do not prevent or repel lice but may help to keep

stray hair strands from contact with other heads. avoid sharing combs or brushes. immerse brushes and combs in hot water for 10 minutes after use to kill any head lice or eggs

trapped in them. An old toothbrush will also help remove any debris. remind your child to avoid head-to-head contact with other children, e.g. when working at the

computer with others, or when playing, or hugging.

RepellentsThere are no repellents that have been tested and proven to discourage head lice. Products including head bands and caps impregnated with insecticide may have some insecticidal effect when head lice come in contact with them. However, these products need to be worn all the time and, like all head lice insecticides, do not kill all head lice eggs. Insecticides may also cause skin irritation.‘Trouble-shooting’ ChecklistIf treatment is unsuccessful, check the following: Did the chosen treatment cover the 10 day hatching cycle of the eggs?Were the combings examined for adult head lice (indicating reinfestation) over the 10 day period?Were as many eggs as possible removed every day?Was hair conditioner applied to dry hair, not wet?Was sufficient hair conditioner applied to saturate the hair?Was insecticide (if used), applied exactly as instructed, particularly for the recommended application time?Was a metal fine-tooth ‘nit’ comb used?

Further InformationContact your Community (School) Nurse for further assistance – the school office will have a contact phone number.

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Head Lice Fact Sheet 10 Day Hair Conditioner Treatment for Head Lice

Head lice can be more easily removed by applying plenty of hair conditioner to dry hair before combing to remove live lice and eggs (nits). Any type of hair conditioner may be used, including generic ‘home’ brands, together with a metal fine-tooth ‘nit’ comb. Suitable ‘nit’ combs can be purchased from most pharmacies.

How does it work?The hair conditioner works by immobilising the lice so that it is easier to trap them in the teeth of the comb. Without hair conditioner to slow them down, lice can be difficult to catch – they can run about 30 cm in 60 seconds. Hair conditioner also reduces friction, making combing easier, especially when using the metal fine-tooth ‘nit’ comb. Even if only one or two adult lice are missed, they can lay about 6 eggs per day, and the cycle of infestation will continue.

Why the 10 day treatment period?Generally, eggs (‘nits’) will hatch 7 to 10 days after being laid on the hair shaft. The 10 day period is therefore recommended as the most effective time needed to break the reproductive cycle of the head lice. The reproductive cycle is broken by combing out the emerging hatchlings every one to two days, before they mature enough to lay further eggs (about a week after hatching).What to do: Apply plenty of hair conditioner to the dry hair until saturated. Using white hair conditioner may

make it easier to see the head lice. Comb through with an ordinary comb or brush to remove tangles. Section and comb the hair thoroughly with a metal fine-tooth ‘nit’ comb in 4 directions — forwards,

backwards, left, and right. Wipe the comb on a white paper towel to check that the dark adult lice or the paler hatchlings

are being removed. Hatchlings are young lice which emerge from eggs. You may need to use a magnifying glass and a strong light to see the lice and eggs.

Continue combing the hair in sections until the whole head has been screened. Rinse the hair conditioner out when finished and dry the hair. Repeat this process every one to two days over a 10 day period, to cover the hatching cycle of the

eggs. Combing with conditioner traps and removes the hatchlings as they emerge from the eggs. To save time during a school week, consider this combing schedule: “Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday”.

Examine your findings for adult head lice each day after combing. If any are found, this indicates a new infestation. You will need to start again from Day 1, as new eggs may have been laid by the adult lice.

Check for head lice reinfestation once a week for at least 4 weeks after completion of the 10-day treatment. Do this on the weekend when you have more time. Applying plenty of hair conditioner makes inspection by combing easier as well as more effective.

Check all other household members for head lice infestation using the method described above.

How to remove eggs:Some eggs will be removed by combing, but others are harder to detach. You may need to use your fingernails to remove as many eggs as possible from the base of the hair shaft near the scalp. Hatchlings that merge from any ‘missed’ eggs will be removed by combing with hair conditioner over the 10 day period.

Remember, only those eggs within 1cm of the scalp will hatch. Eggs that have grown further out with the hair shaft will already be hatched or dead.

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Head Lice Fact SheetInsecticide Treatment for Head Lice

There are three groups of insecticide (i.e. permethrin, pyrethrin and malathion) that have been shown to be effective and safe for the treatment of head lice. Some other treatments may not have been properly tested and may be ineffective, expensive or even unsafe. Check the product labels for active ingredients.

WARNING – to avoid adverse reactions the following people should NOT routinely use insecticide head lice treatments: babies under 6 months people with asthma, epilepsy, insecticide allergies, scalp conditions or very sensitive skin women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.People who cannot use insecticides should use the 10 Day Hair Conditioner Treatment instead (see previous page).

Some key points to remember about insecticides:1. No insecticide is guaranteed to kill all eggs. Eggs which are not killed or removed manually

will hatch 7 to 10 days after being laid. The hatchlings should be combed out daily using hair conditioner as they may be transferred to other children. Hatchlings will mature after about one week and start laying more eggs, continuing the cycle.

2. Following insecticide treatment, remove as many remaining eggs as possible with your fingernails. Use a magnifying glass in strong light, and concentrate on ‘live’ eggs, which are found within 1 cm

of the scalp.3. If insecticide alone is used, treatment should be applied on Day 1, Day 7 and Day 14 to

kill any hatchlings before they mature and lay more eggs. However, if the hair is combed daily with hair conditioner for 10 days to remove the hatchlings, then the second and third insecticide treatments can be omitted.

4. To prevent skin irritation, do not repeat insecticide treatment more than 3 times, one week apart.5. Insecticide resistance. Head lice that are resistant to an insecticide will still be alive the morning

after the insecticide treatment, if the insecticide was properly applied. If this happens, thoroughly wash out the first insecticide and re-treat the hair the same day with another type of insecticide (i.e. permethrin, pyrethrin or malathion), not a different brand of the same type of insecticide.Alternatively, change to the 10 Day Hair Conditioner Treatment instead.

How to use insecticide treatment: Rinse out any hair conditioner before using the insecticide as it may inactivate the insecticide. Lift the hair in sections, and saturate it with insecticide, combing through with an ordinary comb

from the scalp to the ends of the hair. Work from the back of the head to the front. Pay particular attention to treating behind the ears, at the nape of the neck and close to the scalp. Leave the insecticide on for the time recommended on the label, then wash out. Section the hair again and comb through with a metal fine tooth ‘nit’ comb to remove dead lice and eggs.

Check that the head lice are actually dead. Do this straight after the recommended treatment time and again the next morning. It may take a few hours for all the lice to die. Remember, if any head lice are found still alive the next morning, re-treat the hair the same day with another typeof insecticide (i.e. permethrin, pyrethrin or malathion), not a different brand of the same type of insecticide.Alternatively, change to the 10 Day Hair Conditioner Treatment.

Check all other household members and close contacts for head lice infestation using the hair conditioner method from page 3. Only continue with treatment if head lice and/or eggs are found.

You can find more information about Head Lice at www.health.wa.gov.au/headlice.To order more copies of this Fact Sheet call HealthInfo on 1300 135 030 or go to www.population.health.wa.gov.au/ordering.

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Fact Sheet

Hosting teenage partiesWe all love a party and it is important for teenagers to celebrate, have fun and learn social skills. However, no parent welcomes drunken behaviour, property damage, personal injury or gatecrashers.

As a parent, you are the host and have a “duty of care”. You should do all you can to provide a safe environment or you could be held liable if anything goes wrong, even after the party.

Bearing this in mind, here are some tips to consider when planning a party for teenagers.

Invitations

Written invitations have many advantages:

› They are a first point of contact with other parents

› You can work out how many guests to plan for if you include an RSVP

› Invitations send the message that the party is for invited guests only

› You can tell guests what you expect from them, e.g. dress code, whether alcohol will be provided, the finishing time

› Don’t invite guests by SMS, email or through social networking sites such as Facebook—you have more control of the guest list with written invitations. If you do use Facebook, ensure that the event is private and for invited guests only.

Alcohol

In 2009, new drinking guidelines were released. They say that for children and young people under 18 years of age, not drinking is the safest choice.

› Children under 15 years of age are at the most risk of harm from drinking. It is especially important that this age group doesn’t drink alcohol.

› For young people aged 15–17 years, the safest choice is to delay the introduction of drinking for as long as possible.

If drinking does occur, it should be at a low risk level and in a safe place, supervised by adults.

Make sure you know the laws in your state or territory relating to giving other people’s children alcohol. In a number of states, such as Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania, it is an offence for a person to supply alcohol to someone who is aged under 18 years on private property without parental consent. For more information read our fact sheet about “Secondary supply” (www.druginfo.adf.org.au/fact-sheets/what-is-secondary-supply).

A no-alcohol party is a valid choice. You may decide to ask teenage guests to hand over any alcohol to you when they arrive. Remember:

› You have a right to confiscate alcohol, although it is preferable to do this away from other guests.

› You need to work out what you will do when the guest leaves. You could be held liable if you return alcohol to a young person who then consumes it after leaving and gets into trouble. Consider your approach, such as contacting the guest’s parents, or holding the alcohol until the following day.

If you decide to serve alcohol, you should:

› Tell parents ahead of time.

› Ensure no one under 18 years is served alcohol unless you have their parent’s explicit approval.

› Set up an agreement between yourself and your teenager about alcohol and adult supervision.

› Only make alcohol available from one area and have a responsible adult, who is not drinking alcohol, serving.

› Take special care to control how much alcohol is drunk and serve only low-alcohol drinks. Make sure non-alcoholic options are on hand.

› Avoid punch and any unsupervised drinks that could be spiked.

› Ensure that food is readily available for all party guests. Try not to serve salty snacks as they make people thirsty and could cause them to drink more.

May 2012 For families


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Activities

Keep your teenager’s guests amused—and distracted from drinking—with activities such as pool, sports, competitions, trivia, music and karaoke.

Gatecrashers and security › If you are concerned about security, restrict

the guest list.

› Register your party with local police—they often run “party safe” programs.

› If having a big party, consider hiring security.

› Have only one entrance to the party. Secure side or back gates if necessary.

› Organise for your teenager and a reliable adult to be on the door.

› Make sure that vehicle access is not blocked.

› Phone police if gatecrashers arrive.

› You should find out about insurance. If the party is on your property, contact your insurer about your home cover. If you’ve hired a venue, contact the venue management.

Transport › Encourage parents of younger age groups

to pick up their children at the end of the party.

› Find out how your guests are getting home and who is driving. If a guest has been drinking, they should not be driving.

› Young people may not be able to tell if someone else can drive them home safely.

› Encourage guests to come by taxi or with a driver who won’t be drinking.

Planning for “extras” › Have some spare bedding available in case

someone cannot go home for some reason.

› Parents’ phone numbers may come in handy. For example, to contact parents if a guest injures him or herself.

Party checklist

Getting started

Decide on the:

› Type of party

› Location

› Budget

› Finalise the agreement about alcohol and supervision with your teenager and the rest of the family.

Well before the date of the party › Design, make and send out invitations.

› Contact the guests’ parents and gather contact details. Gain explicit approval of parent/s if under-age people are to be served alcohol.

› Organise helpers and security.

› Inform neighbours.

› Register the party with your local police.

› Find out how to handle someone who is drunk and/or using drugs.

› Organise activities, performers and equipment.

› Make a list of emergency phone numbers.

Just before the party › Buy and prepare food, drinks and decorations.

› Organise the hire/purchase of crockery, glasses, etc.

› Have spare bedding ready.

On the day of the party › Run through all the details of the party with your teenager again.

› Experiment with sound equipment and ensure it is set up to minimise the impact on your neighbours.

› Work out with adult helpers who will do what.

› Set up and decorate house/other venue.

› Lock any side or back gates, if necessary.

› Make sure there is vehicle access.

› Secure pets.

On the night › Don’t drink or use drugs yourself.

› Work out with adult helpers who will do what and be aware of who has first aid training.

› Keep the party “happening” and “happy”.

› Consult your teenager every so often.

› Encourage guests to leave at the time you have chosen for the party to end.

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